Lonny Warner
Lonny Warner is the Founder and CEO of 180 Degrees Strategies –an operations consultancy that focuses on accelerating commercial value for PE-backed firms and mid-cap businesses. The hallmarks of Lonny’s success are centered on attracting, developing and retaining high-caliber talent and his deep expertise in network logistics, transportation, distribution and final-mile delivery operations. He is particularly adept at formulating bottom line strategies that lead to notable EBITDA gains across the Tech, Electronics, 3PL and Cash Services industries.
Formerly the COO at CSC Service Works, Lonny managed its $1B P&L, field sales and enterprise operations including digital ops, procurement and Centers of Excellence.
A globally recognized advocate of Lean principles, Lonny nurtured the company’s Lean culture. Under his engaged leadership, the Lean Team delivered more than 125 standardized processes that generated significant improvement for many of CSC’s performance metrics.
Prior to CSC Service Works, Lonny held senior leadership positions – COO, SVP and General Manager – at The Brinks Company. While there, Lonny managed the P&L for $900M in gross revenue for the cash collection and processing needs of the Retail and Financial Services segment. Lonny digitized its transportation network that monitored the real-time performance of 7,000 employees and the 3,500 fleet units that operated 2,700 pickup/delivery routes each day.
Earlier in his career, Lonny built high-performance teams; implemented breakthrough operating solutions; and achieved outstanding financial results for Con-Way/Menlo Logistics. Responsible for its 5.6M ft2 of contracted warehouse facilities, Lonny directed matrixed teams across startup, engineering, account management, operations and financial modeling for the global fulfillment and transportation services.
Lonny earned a BS, Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma and completed Executive Leadership and Management programs from Northwestern University and Michigan State University.
Active members of their community, Lonny and his wife Kimberly live in the greater Dallas area close to family and long-time friends. Lonny is a fitness enthusiast who is always ready for a spirited game of pickleball, tennis, football or basketball.
